So far is SO good for Ben!
Some horses just have that sparkle in their eye from the moment they arrive at SAFE. Within the abused or neglected body is a personality thatās just waiting for the energy and life to come back. Since the day he arrived at Safe Harbor, Ben has been one of those greatā¦
A Real Einstein
As weāve gotten to know Einstein better, weāve come to understand that heās a pretty amazing horse. When he first arrived at Safe Harbor, after three weeks in Animal Control custody, he was pretty unsure about just about everything, so he spent his first few daysā¦
New shoes for Phoenix
A pair of new glue-on shoes have really helped Phoenixās tender toes! And look how well-behaved he was for his hoof preparation! He knew that farrier Jake Cowden was not going to hurt him. Heās such a sweet and trusting horse. So far he seems to be a lot moreā¦
Sweet Relief for Annabelle
Before her rescue, Annabelle had not had proper hoof care for some time. Her hooves were terribly overgrown and split, making movement quite uncomfortable for her. Dr Hannah gave her a preliminary trim while she was at NWESC, but today she got a full and proper trimā¦
Einstein and Sydney
Einsteinās Glue On Shoes
Einstein is being restarted as a riding horse at Safe Harbor. So far heās been very good but weāre taking things slowly because he still needs to gain a bit more weight and muscle. We also had to take some steps to help him be more comfortable on his feet, startingā¦
Ruby: Home at last!
There are moments that make our hearts overflowā¦and announcing the adoption of a SAFE horse is definitely one of those moments! We are delighted to tell you that our sweet Ruby found her forever home! Just one year from the anniversary of her rescue and intake, Rubyā¦
Two New Intakes at SAFE
Taking possession of new horses is one of the most challenging parts of our job. Usually, even when a horse has been neglected, itās had some degree of handing. And loading an unfamiliar horse into a trailer can be a challenge, but with patient efforts, we usually getā¦
Seven Hours with Mason
The following is an article written by Elsa Sinclair, the San Juan Island native who pioneered Freedom Based Trainingā¢ in her movie Taming Wild. Elsa visited Safe Harbor last week to spend some time with Mason. Elsa has been working with several horses toā¦
Raven Gets to Eat Grass!
To our delight, Raven is getting ever closer to being a ānormalā horse. We have been getting her out on fresh grass little by little to see how her digestive system handles it, and sheās doing well on it. Sheās off all medication and now the only additive we give herā¦
Pippiās First Day Outdoors
Pippi and Asha ventured outside for the first time today. Pippi seemed to love this new adventure, running circles around her mom and exploring the pasture. Sheās such a little cutie pie, and so full of life! Photos by Jessica Farren
First Photos of Pippi
photos by Jessica Farren Photography
Asha is getting close!
Last night we were 67.2% sure that Asha would have her foal. Turns out she did not, but now we are 92% sure that tonight is the night! Hereās what Foal Watch 2018 looks like at Safe Harbor Stables, as we prepare for our first foal in TEN YEARS (clickā¦
Getting to know Pyrrha
Pyrrha a bit of a mystery. We have had a few conversations around the barn as to what breed she might be but nothing really fits. But no matter what type of horse she is, this mare is strong as a brick house! Sheās most likely been around the block and seen manyā¦
